as in earthquake
a shaking of the earth
the quake registered 6.5 on the Richter scale, causing widespread damage
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as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the horror film was so scary it left us quaking with fear for hours afterwards
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Recent Examples of quake
Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
The most recent large quake in Santorini struck on July 9, 1956.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 17 June 2024
Trumpeters aren’t the only players who quake at the suggestion of interpreting a Michael Brecker piece, which is one reason why he’s tended to be overlooked as a composer despite his vaunted status as the most influential tenor saxophonist of his generation.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Predicting earthquakes is not scientifically possible, and experts cannot determine definitively whether the seismic activity between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos is a precursor to a significantly larger earthquake, or is part of weeks or months of small or moderate intensity quakes.
—Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
The most recent large quake in Santorini struck on July 9, 1956.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
YouTubers making 36-hour videos and quaking newbies who have only ever played Zoo Tycoon are both starting the DLC in the dark.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 17 June 2024
Trumpeters aren’t the only players who quake at the suggestion of interpreting a Michael Brecker piece, which is one reason why he’s tended to be overlooked as a composer despite his vaunted status as the most influential tenor saxophonist of his generation.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quake
Noun
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According to the manufacturer, it’s rated for earthquakes up to level 8 and wind up to level 10.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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Friday, no earthquakes had been reported in Marshville in at least the past 25 years, USGS data shows.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For some in the room, Paul’s rebellion reflected their deep unease over Trump’s protectionism, which has rattled stock markets, shaken consumer confidence, and strained America’s relationships with its allies.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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No doubt, with the S&P 500 piercing correction territory (10% decline from the highs) on Thursday, traders aren’t shaking things off as well as Scott Bessent.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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About 70% to 80% of people experience a tremor, James Beck, PhD, chief scientific officer at the Parkinson’s Foundation, told Health.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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For individuals with vision loss or tremors, using scissors or knives to open a package is a dangerous proposition that could easily lead to unintended injury.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Medical history’s many Jewish vaccine pioneers would shudder.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Elon Musk’s chainsaw wielding antics at CPAC may have riled up the bureaucracy-hating audience, but flashbacks to 1990s era Chainsaw Al Dunlap’s track record should make markets shudder.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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While there are a slew of ways to pleasure yourself depending on these three factors, there are some basic tips that can be a helpful starting point, like how to finger yourself and how to jerk off.—
Quispe López,
Them,
12 Mar. 2025
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Avoid jerking the valve or forcing it to turn, as this could cause the valve to break off.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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As gold flirts with all-time highs again, headlines are quick to shout what many family offices already know: when the world trembles, gold glitters.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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An anxiety disorder may come with symptoms such as excessive worry, restlessness, irritability, or in some cases sweating, trembling, chest pain, and nausea.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Praise God … my entire body is vibrating with joy right now.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
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The room looked like an airport lounge — gleaming white tables with copies of Foreign Policy, an inaudible conference livestream — and vibrated with the energy of journalists from around the world begging to get inside.—
Caitlin L. Chandler,
The Dial,
6 Mar. 2025
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Shot in quivering close-ups, this coming-of-age film follows a reticent teenager from a religious household, and her all-girl choir’s trip to a convent.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Rather than the steady, slow flow scientists expected, the ice quivered with tiny seismic disturbances.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Quake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quake. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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